Best Mumsnet Podcasts (2026)

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Brit Bennett & Ayelet Waldman - Writing, Parenting & the Weight of our Histories 49:46

4+ y ago49:46

49:46

New York Times bestselling authors Brit Bennett and Ayelet Waldman discuss writing, parenting, and life in a world haunted by our shared and differentiated histories.By Second Home

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Patagonia, Dr. Bronner's & ROA - Regenerative Organic Agriculture 53:24

5y ago53:24

53:24

Leaders at Patagonia, Dr. Bronner’s and ROA discuss why they have put regenerative organic farming at the core of their businesses, and why it is the answer to climate change and fairer supply chains.By Second Home

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Ethan Kross - Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It 46:10

5y ago46:10

46:10

Leading psychologist on the conscious mind Ethan Kross and journalist Phoebe Lovatt explore the insights from his pioneering research featured in his book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It.By Second Home

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Oona King – How Snap is promoting Diversity 53:16

5y ago53:16

53:16

Oona King, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Snap Inc, in conversation with Katie Lloyd, Development Director for BBC News & Current Affairs, discusses her approach to reform and transformative change.By Second Home

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Rebelling Against Extinction with Sir Tim Smit & Rue Mapp 52:43

5y ago52:43

52:43

One million species are now on the verge of extinction - a looming environmental catastrophe that needs urgent action today. In this episode, visionary business leaders Sir Tim Smit, the co-founder of the Eden Project, and Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro discuss their work on the frontline of conservation. Sir Tim Smit is co-founder o…

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Danny Mulcahy - How to Make Remote Teams Work 41:26

6y ago41:26

41:26

Product Quality Advocate at Buffer - Danny Mulcahy - on how to make remote teams work and how to structure a business to allow more flexible working to happen.By Second Home

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Damian Bradfield - WeTransfer 48:16

6y ago48:16

48:16

Damian Bradfield, co-founder of WeTransfer and Sifted's Michael Stothard discuss how tech companies can remain profitable without eroding core values and why we as individuals must take more responsibility for our data.By Second Home

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Jose Neves - FarFetch 34:40

6y ago34:40

34:40

The joy of invention – the golden boy of fashion innovation compares the FarFetch strategy to Ebay, Amazon & Alibaba. Dealmaking with big companies like Chanel and Revolve. Internal culture & values and the importance of communicating this when growing a team.By Second Home

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Hayden Wood - Bulb 44:16

6y ago44:16

44:16

Co-founder of Second Home's first unicorn Hayden Wood reports on raising seed capital and selling the dream to investors – jumping from 20,000 customers a year to 20,000 a week – and the methods Bulb used to gain customer trust, early on.By Second Home

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Will Shu - Deliveroo 40:00

6y ago40:00

40:00

Passionate founder Will Shu provides two essential guiding principles to consider when starting a business – and when up and running acting fast on areas that aren't working.By Second Home

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Justine Roberts - Mumsnet 44:26

6y ago44:26

44:26

The engaging grassroots founder discusses the importance of building a community and the litigious nature of running an honest platform – and why the famous Gina Ford case benefited Mumsnet – whereas, conversely harmful, the effects of the viral 'Penis Beaker' episode.By Second Home

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David Rowan - Non Bullshit Innovation 46:22

6y ago46:22

46:22

The FT 's John Thornhill talks to no-nonsense ideas man, David Rowan - they speak about clearing the decks of innovation jargon and instead realising future facing value. The importance of working environments which allow unlikely creative juxtapositions – R&D blind spots and discovering ideas you weren't looking for. Plus, how do you encourage peo…

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19 At The End Of The Day, It's Viv Groskop 30:45

6y ago30:45

30:45

In this final episode of the series, Lucy and Aasmah welcome journalist, writer and comedian Viv Groskop as their A-list Adjudicator to give the final verdict on some threads which have been keeping the AIBU? users busy for months! Our hosts also delve into the cliches which are enough to drive anyone crazy - when all said and done. Plus the classi…

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COMING UP in Ep 19 of AIBU? 4:38

6y ago4:38

4:38

In this taster of next week's edition of AIBU? Lucy and Aasmah go on an emotional roller-coaster of cliches endured by the Mumsnet users. The classics board yealds some laugh-a-minute moments of childbirth (no, really) and A-List Adjudicator is writer, podcaster and journalist Viv Groskop. FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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18 Little Acts of Rebellion & Andi Osho on Hamsters 33:29

6y ago33:29

33:29

In today's episode, Aasmah and Lucy share forum users' little acts of rebellion - including a stunning one involving Phil Mitchell - and Lucy reveals some examples of her own. A scan of the Classics board allows us to revel in some stunning malapropisms (picnic hamster anyone?) And while we're talking about hamsters, this week's A-List Adjudicator …

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COMING UP in Ep 18 of AIBU? Podcast ... 5:00

6+ y ago5:00

5:00

In this taster of what's to come in next week's AIBU? podcast, Lucy and Aasmah delight in forum users' little acts of rebellion, the Classics board yields some glorious malapropisms, and A-List Adjudicator Andi Osho gives the final word on hamsters, among other things. FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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17 Epic Grudge-Match, Wedding Hell & Sindhu Vee 33:18

6+ y ago33:18

33:18

In this episode of AIBU? Podcast Lucy and Aasmah allow some venting of those long-held grudges we ALL harbour from our school days - one poster laments a sports day slight, which could have changed the entire course of their life! We hear wedding tales to make you cringe - bridal strip-tease anyone? And comic Sindhu Vee is on-hand with some sage ad…

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COMING UP in Ep 17 4:05

6+ y ago4:05

4:05

Coming-up in next week's AIBU? Podcast - Lucy and Aasmah help users vent past grudges decades-old against school friends, sisters and spouses. They also revel in some cringe-worthy wedding tales - and comic Sindhu Vee unleashes her A-List Adjudication skills for all to see. Listento a small selection here. THE FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY Ho…

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16 Anneka Rice's Gin Palace & 'Penetration Man' 42:07

6+ y ago42:07

42:07

In this week's episode, Aasmah and Lucy sympathise with forum users, over ridiculous complaints (teachers, you have our undying respect), the classics board yields subject matter not for the school-run, when a thread entitled 'penetration man' is explored in detail. Plus, Anneka Rice takes a break from preparing for this year's 'Strictly' to become…

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COMING UP in Ep 16 of AIBU? Podcast ... 5:05

6+ y ago5:05

5:05

In this taster of next week's episode, Lucy and Aasmah delight in the world of ridiculous complaints and shallow reasons to dump someone, and Anneka Rice takes on the role of A-List Adjudicator, giving her verdict on Rod Stewart, gin and weeing in the sea. FULL EPISODE OUT A WEEK TODAY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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15 Childhood Frights, Hosts From Hell & Brummy Mummy of 2. 37:33

6+ y ago37:33

37:33

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah's perusal of the AIBU? forum throws-up gems which include; irrational things that scared you as a child (surprise appearances include egg and quicksand) and the weirdest things that have happened whilst staying at other people's houses (Erasure fans block your ears). The duo also find out once and for all whether it…

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COMING UP in Ep 15 of AIBU? Podcast... 4:08

6+ y ago4:08

4:08

In this tiny taste of next week's AIBU? Podcast, Lucy and Aasmah get-to-grips with irrational things that scared you as a child - and then scarred you for life; the weird and not so wonderful things that people have done whilst hosting at their homes, and blogger Brummy Mummy of 2 - also known as Emma Conway - gives her A-List verdict on a selectio…

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14 Overheard Arguments & Flashing Your Boss 37:07

6+ y ago37:07

37:07

In this episode, journalist Robyn Wilder gives her A-List adjudication to dilemmas concerning hen-dos and fancy dress. Lucy and Aasmah read forum users' most embarrassing moments- while sharing one or two from their own back catalogue - it seems that most of us can't get through life without flashing our underwear at their bosses/colleagues/window …

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COMING UP in Ep 14 of AIBU? Podcast.... 5:08

6+ y ago5:08

5:08

In this taste of next week's episode: Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives reading about forum users' most embarrassing moments and hilarious overheard arguments. Journalist & Huffington Post columnist, Robyn Wilder is A-List Adjudicator and has the definitive verdict on hen-dos. And we get part two of posters' most cringe-worthy pets. Host…

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13 Olivia Lee & When Online Stalking Goes Wrong 45:52

6+ y ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah indulge in some epic social media stalking fails from the Mumsnet users - if you thought it impossible to tag yourself in an ex's wedding picture, or put your crush's name out as your Facebook status, then you need to hear this. Comedian and writer Olivia Lee takes the role of A-list adjudicator in this episode, and…

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COMING UP in Ep 13: Olivia Lee & A Load Of Pants 5:21

6+ y ago5:21

5:21

In this taste of things to come, Aasmah and Lucy indulge in some teeth clenching social media stalking fails and some splendid overhead arguments. Plus writer and comedian Olivia Lee displays some excellent A-List adjudication skills - as well as some rather strange hair dressing methods! Full episode released a week today. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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12 Molly Forbes, Misheard Lyrics & Weddings From Hell. 34:02

6+ y ago34:02

34:02

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah indulge in some nostalgia from the Mumsnet users - sharing stories from their childhoods which would turn any 21st-century parent's hair white. Blogger Molly Forbes takes the role of A-list adjudicator while revealing the time she wasn't sure if she was going into labour, or if she just needed the loo... And if that…

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COMING UP in Ep 12 AIBU Podcast .... 5:29

6+ y ago5:29

5:29

In this taste of things to come, Aasmah and Lucy reminisce about pre-health and safety childhoods, weddings which are remembered - for all the wrong reasons. Blogger Molly Forbes lends her considerable A-List Adjudication skills and there's much rejoicing in users misheard lyrics. FULL EPISODE RELEASED A WEEK TODAY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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11 Taylor Glenn, Gussets & Cherries By The Kilo 38:10

6+ y ago38:10

38:10

In this episode of the AIBU? podcast, Lucy and Aasmah report back from everyone's favourite online forum on the subject of words that set one's teeth on edge. Warning: no one offer Lucy a 'pamphlet' about 'panties', otherwise she just may go full-on Hulk. Mumsnet users come up with the goods again, with some hilarious stories about social embarrass…

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COMING UP in Ep 11 of AIBU? Podcast ... 4:26

6+ y ago4:26

4:26

In this amuse-bouche, find out what will be happening in the next episode of the AIBU? podcast. The highlights include: Lucy and Aasmah delve into the world's busiest forum to find out which words set the users teeth on edge. Turns out, not a lot of love for 'gusset'. Who knew? This week's guest star from hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime, Tayl…

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10 Ulrika Jonsson, When Pets Go Bad & Getting 'Darked-On' 39:00

6+ y ago39:00

39:00

In today's episode, Lucy and Aasmah read some truly terrifying stories from the forum of when a house viewing has turned into either the set of a horror film, a tour of a squat, or in some cases an adult movie. As per usual, our users' horrific experiences provide us with some excellent entertainment… Also, a classic thread is celebrated - when the…

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Coming Up in Ep 10 of AIBU? Podcast ... 4:28

6+ y ago4:28

4:28

Here's a little taste of what to expect in next week's episode of AIBU? podcast, with the fabulous Ulrika Jonsson, who doesn't mind admitting that she can find other people's overt happiness slightly irritating (relatable). Lucy and Aasmah read some frankly chilling/disgusting/saucy stories of house viewings gone awry and revisit a classic AIBU thr…

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9 Andi Oliver & A VERY Indecent Proposal 31:42

6+ y ago31:42

31:42

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah discuss a rather indecent proposal posed by a forum user, which elicited some brilliant (and rather surprising) responses. A classic thread reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets (did you know that strippers wear the comfiest shoes?), and our hosts asked Mumsnet users to imagine what would happen if AIBU? we…

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Coming-up on Episode 9 of AIBU?Podcast ..... 4:55

6+ y ago4:55

4:55

Coming up in the next episode of the AIBU? podcast, guest Andi Oliver tells us why Prince Charles throws the most boring parties, Lucy and Aasmah ponder a VERY indecent proposal, and we revisit a classic thread which reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets. We also asked Mumsnet users to ponder what the royal family might ask on the AIBU? Ta…

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8 Nick Helm ate my homework & other excuses 46:12

6+ y ago46:12

46:12

In this episode, comedian Nick Helm joins Lucy and Aasmah to give some, often furious, adjudications on a series of AIBU? threads, while also managing to bring Nick Knowles into the proceedings, somehow. Our hosts also have the customary rifle through the classics section and delight in some of the terrible excuses people have received over the yea…

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Coming-up on Episode 8 of AIBU?Podcast ..... 4:45

6+ y ago4:45

4:45

In this sneak peek of episode eight, guest Nick Helm gives a most definitive verdict on food in the cinema. Plus, Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives looking through an AIBU? thread chock-full of the worst excuses they've ever heard, and despair over users' so called 'time-saving devices' (that definitely have it in for them). Tune in to t…

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7 I want 'cutted-up' pear & Angela Barnes' nuclear bunkers 27:15

6+ y ago27:15

27:15

In this episode, Aasmah and Lucy inspect more classic AIBU? threads and celebrate some fantastic creative writing by its users, as they imagine what the forum would look like in the hands of their children. Here's a hint: it's utter carnage. We also hear some Trip Advisor reviews that would make you fear for the future of humankind if they weren’t …

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6 'Cancel the cheque!' and other classic threads, with Grainne McGuire. 29:49

6+ y ago29:49

29:49

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah relive some classic threads from AIBU's bountiful history. In doing so, they explore the man-flu phenomenon - specifically the noise made by Aasmah's husband to garner sympathy (spoiler alert: it doesn't work). The duo also reminisce about the time a wedding guest was asked for more money by a disgruntled bride, whi…

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5 Lou Sanders, Spirit Animals and Are We Nearly There Yet? 25:28

6+ y ago25:28

25:28

Oh good grief, how long is this going to go on for? In today's episode Lucy and Aasmah discuss what happened when someone on the forum asked: AIBU? to ask what you could say in both a traffic jam AND during sex? Needless to say, there are hilarious results which are definitely not for ears of the young and innocent variety. The thread about spirit …

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4 Will James Acaster Help Plan Your Wedding? 24:48

7y ago24:48

24:48

In this episode; Lucy and Aasmah empathise with parents whose children ask the kind of questions that leave us speechless. From an interrogation about pin the tail on the donkey, to a request to actually see how babies are made, - you'll be laughing and cringing all at once. A thread about ridiculous rules at work made Lucy's blood boil and it just…

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3 Aasmah's Rampant Neighbors & Johnny Ball Thinks Of A Number 22:43

7y ago22:43

22:43

In this episode Lucy and Aasmah take a trip down memory lane with legendary kid’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, who thinks people should be allowed to do whatever they want in their own home - a philosophy shared by Aasmah's neighbours - just pull the blind down! We also hear about Lucy's neighbour’s annoying chain.... ggrrrrrr. We hear all about some …

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2 Mariachi Bands, Posh or Not & Tim Dowling Talks Bras 23:52

7y ago23:52

23:52

Lucy and Aasmah are back and thanks to the forum users have some new ideas on how to resign from a job, specifically when it can satisfy petty grievances... printing your boss' calendar of intimate appointments is the current favourite. We find out that Aasmah is actually posh, whilst Lucy isn't as posh as she thought she was and journalist, Tim Do…

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1 Ketchup Sandwiches, Lucy's Coat Crime & Mark Dolan Goes Rogue 20:54

7y ago20:54

20:54

In the first episode of Am I Being Unreasonable? Lucy and Aasmah confess some questionable culinary habits off the back of a thread discussing ' what is the one thing you can eat on its own, even though others find it repulsive?' ... did someone say onion on Rivita? One brilliant forum user talks about mourning the loss of her 20-year-old lady shav…

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1 Am I Being Unreasonable? - COMING SOON! 0:58

7y ago0:58

0:58

Mumsnet’s hit forum Am I Being Unreasonable? is spreading its wings with the release of a new podcast hosted by Lucy Porter and Aasmah Mir. AIBU? podcast takes inspiration from AIBU?’s trademark mix of social dilemmas, intensive discussion about how often to change your bra, and disagreement for the sake of it, each episode features Lucy and Aasmah…

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Dog haters, dads on Twitter and a troll from two thousand years ago 20:02

7+ y ago20:02

20:02

In the last episode of this series, Alice's Dad is on social media, Cal checks out anti-dog forums and Sami tells us about Diogenes, an ancient Greek who trolled the philosopher Plato.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rough trade, lovebirds and we're all going to die 19:52

7+ y ago19:52

19:52

Cal brings a gem about a sick pet, Sami talks about bartering on Facebook and Alice reminds us of the inescapable clutch of death.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Professional trollers, hot gluing & when compliments go wrong 24:19

7+ y ago24:19

24:19

Alice annoys a fan, Sami details how a newspaper trolled him and Cal is horrified by a whole new definition of hot gluing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mumsnet, breastfeeding and Llama related putdowns 22:04

7+ y ago22:04

22:04

Alice, Cal and Sami broach the fascinating world of Mumsnet. Cue name calling, arguments and the invention of something called a penis beaker.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Little monsters, rough crowds & the satanic media 24:47

7+ y ago24:47

24:47

Alice, Cal and Sami talk about crossing Lady Gaga fans, why pigs are a clean animal and not wanting to be a downer (but actually being a total downer)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation